Communication - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
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Job Title : Communication - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
Location : Multiple Locations, OH
Job Number : 05091
Department : Advanced Job Training
Job Category : Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)
Job Type : Part-Time
Status : Regular
Job Open Date : 11 / 07 / 2024
Resume Review Date : Ongoing
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Position Summary
At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success :
- Accountable to our students, the community, and one another.
- Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
- Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
- Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued, and respected.
- Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.
The Sinclair Communication Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions, with an effective start date of January 2, 2025.
Correctional Reception Center – Orient, OhioFranklin Medical Center – Columbus, OhioPickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient), OhioDayton Correctional – Dayton, OhioWhy work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time / adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive :
Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semesterStructured opportunity for advancement and promotionSupport for continued professional development and educationSTRS pension participation, with 14% employer contributionHigh-quality programs and events for work-life balanceFaculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching roleSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.Principal Accountabilities
Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learningPrepare, distribute, and submit syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policiesEmploy appropriate teaching and learning strategies, using available instructional technology when appropriateModify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needsSupport classroom and online efforts to promote student successEvaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learningMaintain accurate records of student progressSubmit final grade rosters according to established deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of student informationCannot exceed a maximum of 12 credit hours per semesterRequirements :
Minimum of a master’s degree in communication or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is requiredEvidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferredDemonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program levelEffective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college communityMust be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education settingMust possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instructionAbility to pass a DRC background check requiredOfficial transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.
Supplemental Questions
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Do you have a master's degree in a related field, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in a related field?Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction to incarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?Which location(s) are you interested in teaching at?Allen Correctional Lima, Ohio
Dayton Correctional - Dayton, OhioCorrectional Reception Center - Orient, OhioFranklin Medical Center - Columbus, OhioPickaway Correctional - Orient, OhioJ-18808-Ljbffr
